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Coalition vows migration crackdown
AUSTRALIA’S migration intake has become a political flashpoint, with Member for Mallee Anne Webster demanding sharp cuts while Immigration Minister Tony Burke accuses the Opposition…
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Almond boss resigns
ALMOND giant Select Harvests is on the hunt for a new boss after shock news its chief executive is stepping down. Chief executive and managing…
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Vintage wraps up
ANOTHER memorable winegrape harvest is almost over, or by the time you read this, it should be completed with the last four truck loads expected…
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Pollination pioneer
AT its peak Monson’s Honey and Pollination coordinated up to 140,000 hives, sourced from around 120 beekeepers across eastern Australia. So it is no surprise…
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Push to extend basin deadline
A FORMER independent member of the Victorian Parliament is calling on the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to extend the submission deadline for the Basin Plan…
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Urea alternatives as global trade stalls
INCORPORATING organic carbon and diversifying crop cycles could reduce reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertilisers, as disruption to global urea supply channels looks set to continue.…
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Skiers on Gunbower
CROWDS gathered at the Gunbower Creek bank throughout the week to watch the nation’s best barefoot skiers compete for the 2026 title. The weather performed…
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Free public transport extended
COMMUTERS will ride public transport for free for another month before fares are slashed in half for the rest of the year, as the State…
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Draft budget unveiled
RESIDENTS will see a modest rise in rates, municipal charges and kerbside waste collection fees in a proposed 2026-27 budget which emphasises fiscal restraint in…
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Sport
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Golf Notes
KERANG Ladies Stableford – Wednesday, April 15 IN near perfect weather, our ladies had some good scores. The winner was Angela Giouzellis with 42 points,…
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Kangas claim first win
COHUNA responded to their heartbreaking Round 1 defeat in the strongest possible fashion on Saturday, with a commanding 11-goal win over Kerang. The 46-35 result…
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Central Murray Round 2 Netball Match Reports
Balranald v Lake Boga A DOMINANT second half performance secured Balranald their first points of 2026, with the Roos defeating Lake Boga by 12 goals…
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Blues make statement
SATURDAY proved to be a day of upsets and statements across the Central Murray A grade netball competition, but there were none bigger than that…
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Kangas bounce back
COHUNA have broken through for their first win of 2026 in emphatic fashion, defeating Kerang by 47 points in a dominant display that erased the…
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Tigers, Eagles renew rivalry
WOORINEN will unfurl their premiership flag before an adoring home crowd tomorrow afternoon, but the celebratory mood around the Tigers has been tempered by their…
Entertainment
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Simply the best
AUDIENCES are preparing to be transported back in time as the critically acclaimed drag tribute show A Night with Tina arrives in Swan Hill next…
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Fairways festival promises fun for all ages
MURRAY Downs Golf and Country Club is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Murray Downs Fairways Festival tomorrow. The inaugural festival is expected to…
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Unmissable adventure into a new galaxy
FROM the floating observation facility known as the Gateway Galaxy to Princess Rosalina’s Luma-filled Comet Observatory, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sets out to capture…
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Extraordinary collection of Tucker portraits
A RARE glimpse into the private world of one of Australia’s most influential artists is set to go on display in Swan Hill this week.…
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A moving portrait of love after loss
IN a visually gentle yet emotionally intense drama, Reminders of Him tells the redeeming tale of what happens when you find unexpected love in the…
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Extraordinary line-up comes back to life
THE Traveling Wilburys are finally hitting the stage – at least, in spirit – as The Traveling Wilburys Collection tribute brings one of rock’s most…
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HMAS Hobart veteran remembers Vietnam
WHEN 17-year-old Barry Townley enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in October 1963, he did not expect he would spend seven months on the first…
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Fatal car accident
POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash south-east of Korong Vale on Thursday night. It is understood a car crashed into a tree…
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VicGrid restarts land access attempts
VICGRID has resumed efforts to access 26 properties between Murrabit and Stawell for the completion of ecological surveys, which they said will support the Environmental…
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Best feet forward at champs
THE nation’s best barefoot waterskiers took to Gunbower Creek last week, with internationally ranked competitors vying for championship title and selection for the Australian team.…
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Farmers sound alarm as basin plan blasted at packed forum
Pullout quote: “This reform is not just an industry issue, it’s a food security issue, a regional development issue and a national economic issue,” -…
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Communities encouraged to speak up
VICTORIAN Farmers Federation is calling on regional community members to make submissions to the Murray Darling Basin Plan Review. Consultation for the 2026 review opened…
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Concerns farmers left out of interest-free loans
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has called for interest-free loans to support farmers affected by increased costs resulting from the fuel supply crisis. Ms Webster…
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A tough season, a strong team, and reasons to stay cheerful
I WOULD say the farm is a bit of a mess really. The big rain was really welcome but it has made for the perfect…
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Haystacks ignite without warning
WITH winter fast approaching, cooler temperatures should suggest a reduced risk to haystack fires, however, hidden hotspots inside damp bales can ignite without warning, regardless…
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Members drive better outcomes
A BROADACRE farmer from the Wimmera is set to take the reins of the state’s peak farming body, promising a fierce fight for rural communities…